For the love of nature, bring a little green into your gift giving practices. Flowers have been a long-standing gift selection for many occasions but plants are now creeping up on the traditional floral arrangements. Florist are seeing a rise in numbers of those who choose to give a gift that keeps on giving for years to come, a live plant.

On the green side, plant gift given is great for our environment in a few different ways. For one it gives of much need oxygen to ones living quarters and even cleans the air. Secondly, plants absorb harmful toxins releasing healthy safe air to breath. Last but surly not least, they help reduce landfill waste. The traditional gift of toys, gadgets and the likes thereof eventually in up in landfills once they are no longer wanted or useable. Live plants, even if they die, are 100% decomposable except for the planter, which can always be reused or free cycle to a new owner.

Any occasion is a great time to give the gift of plants. Depending on the occasion, your florist can help you pick out the perfect plant that can help convey your message. When someone is sick, a plant is a great way to bring some brightness into his or her day. Plants are known to help alleviate low moods and have even been proven to help in the healing process and reduce stress.

Plants are also a great way to say congratulations. Show your pride to the recipient when they just landed that big promotion they have worked so hard for, or a graduation, arrival of a new baby, the purchase of a new home, any situation where congrats are in order is a great time for the gift of a plant.

Some other great reasons to go green in your gift giving with a plant are:

• A plant symbolizes an ongoing symbol of your appreciation or gratitude and a great way to say “Thank You.”
• A great corporate gift in the professional world; will show appreciation without becoming too personal where the gesture may be taken wrong.
• A plant makes the perfect gift for your children’s teachers, bus drivers, school principal, and other school staff.
• A plant makes a perfect last minute gift for anyone and any occasion.
• A plant is a perfect gift for the hard to buy for or the person that has it all.

No matter the occasion, there is no wrong time to go green with your florist and give the gift of life in a plant. A plant is a great way to show someone you care through out the years.

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